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The effect of individual counseling on help-seeking behavior and reduction of sexual problems in pregnant women

Investigating the effect of individual help-seeking counseling on help-seeking behavior and sexual distress of pregnant women attending comprehensive health services centers

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20251105067888N1
Enrollment
88
Registered
2025-11-09
Start date
2025-11-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Condition 1: Help-seeking in pregnant women. Condition 2: Sexual distress in pregnant women. Problems related to certain psychosocial circumstances Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Individual help-seeking counseling will be provided in four weekly sessions, each lasting 45–60 minutes. Intervention 2: Control group: No intervention will be perf

Sponsors

Boushehr University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 years and older Gestational age between 16 and 20 weeks Having a sexual distress score of 11 or higher on the questionnaire Singleton pregnancy Living with spouse Ability to read and write Sexually active

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having neurological or psychiatric disorders Pregnancy achieved through assisted reproductive techniques Prohibition of sexual activity during pregnancy History of receiving sexual counseling during pregnancy Sexual dysfunction prior to pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Help-seeking. Timepoint: Before the intervention (Baseline), after the intervention (Post-intervention), and one month after the intervention (Follow-up). Method of measurement: Assessed using the standard help-seeking intention questionnaire, scored and compared between groups.;Sexual distress. Timepoint: Before the intervention (Baseline), after the intervention (Post-intervention), and one month after the intervention (Follow-up). Method of measurement: Assessed using the standard sexual distress questionnaire, scored and compared between groups.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactParivash Alidadi

Boushehr University of Medical Sciences

parivash628@gmail.com+98 77 3345 2227

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026